Harbour Town Lighthouse
South Carolina
Harbour Town Lighthouse is a lighthouse in South Carolina, first lit in 1969. Its official name is Harbour Town Light. The tower stands 89 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is Haig Point Range Lights, 1.4 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Harbour Town Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1969
Tower height
89 ft
Light 92 ft above water
Official name
Harbour Town Light
About Harbour Town Lighthouse
The Harbour Town Lighthouse is a lighthouse at the Harbour Town Marina at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina built between 1969 and 1970. It was privately built and is a private aid to navigation.
Harbour Town Lighthouse sits at 32.1386, -80.8128 in South Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Haig Point Range Lights (1.4 mi), Bloody Point Range Lights (4.5 mi) and Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse (4.6 mi). South Carolina has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Harbour Town Lighthouse
Harbour Town Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 89 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Harbour Town Lighthouse
All lighthouses in South Carolina →Haig Point Range Lights
1.4 mi away
Bloody Point Range Lights
4.5 mi away
Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse
4.6 mi away
Tybee Island Lighthouse
8.3 mi away
Cockspur Island Lighthouse
8.9 mi away
Tybee Island Range Front Lighthouse
9.1 mi away
Also close to Harbour Town Lighthouse: Parris Island Range Lights 14 mi · Savannah Lighthouse 15 mi · Old Harbor Lighthouse 16 mi · Hunting Island Lighthouse 27 mi · Combahee Bank Lighthouse 32 mi
Questions about Harbour Town Lighthouse
Where is Harbour Town Lighthouse?
Harbour Town Lighthouse is in South Carolina, at 32.1386, -80.8128. The nearest other lighthouse is Haig Point Range Lights, 1.4 mi away.
Can you visit Harbour Town Lighthouse?
Yes. Harbour Town Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Harbour Town Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 89 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Harbour Town Lighthouse built?
Harbour Town Lighthouse was first lit in 1969.
How tall is Harbour Town Lighthouse?
The tower is 89 feet (27 m) tall, and its light sits 92 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Harbour Town Lighthouse?
The closest are Haig Point Range Lights (1.4 mi), Bloody Point Range Lights (4.5 mi) and Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse (4.6 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Harbour Town Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.